Joint Observance

The ELCA Conference of Bishops' Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Liaison Committee and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs Committee commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation by signing a joint statement during a Lutheran-Catholic service of Common Prayer.

Reformation 500

Martin Luther posted his “Ninety-Five Theses” in Wittenberg on Oct. 31, 1517, and the resulting debate about Christian teaching and practice led to changes that have shaped the course of Western Christianity for almost 500 years.

Luther and Lutheranism

Martin Luther was eight years old when Christopher Columbus set sail from Europe and landed in the Western Hemisphere. Luther was a young monk and priest when Michaelangelo was painting the Sistine Chapel in Rome...

ELCA Good Gifts Catalog

Assignment Process

Assignment completes candidacy for all people, including those ordained in another Lutheran church or Christian tradition, moving them toward first call and admittance to the appropriate roster in the ELCA...

ELCA Malaria Campaign

The ELCA Malaria Campaign has a variety of resources to help you tell the story of the work being done in 13 countries throughout Africa. All of the resources are available for free either by downloading or by ordering from our e-store. From posters to crafts, bulletin inserts to videos and much more, you will find everything you need to spread the word and raise awareness on behalf of the ELCA Malaria Campaign.

ELCA Malaria Campaign Color Logo

ELCA Malaria Campaign PowerPoint Template

ELCA Malaria Campaign PowerPoint Template

Catch the Buzz! Full curriculum

This curriculum can be used for Vacation Bible School or for a malaria Sunday school focus. It features Bible stories, games, crafts, snacks, stories, songs and more that teach children about malaria and how it is affecting children around the world.

Catch the Buzz! Full curriculum

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